Delve into deep ecology and meditation

He wrote the foundational Deep Ecology book Thinking

Like a Mountain along with US teacher Joanna Macy, Pat Fleming and the inventor of the term “deep ecology”, Professor Arne Naess.

Seed has developed workshop processes over four decades to help people to connect to nature in such a way that they feel truly part of the natural world, and no longer separate.

“I’ve never wavered from my conviction that the world needs to understand that the illusion of separation between humans and the rest of the natural world is the root of the environmental crisis,” he said.

“And that the ceremonies and rituals that Joanna Macy and I created (synchronous with what all indigenous peoples, including of course our ancestors, have practiced for hundreds of thousands of years), are a simple and reliable way out of the trap.”

“(It is) the abstraction of ideas, concepts and places, where I draw upon familiar spaces around me,” she said. She said she had pursued different methods in abstract painting under Ellis’s direction.

Karen Macdonald said her series of painting was inspired while cruising the Arctic Circle, observing glaciers, icebergs, polar bears and other wildlife.

“(It was) such an extraordinary experience that I wanted to preserve the feeling forever on canvas,” she said.

Tracey L. Baglin said her work was “an examination of the mangroves behind Gosford Gallery (capturing) jewel-like reflections and unexpected colours in the rich shimmering mudpools after weeks of rain”.

The Erina Centre Gallery is open from 9am-5pm MondayFriday and from 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

Also teaching at the workshop will be Mindfulness Meditation teacher, Suzie Brown, also a resident of the ecovillage and a facilitator of nature-based meditation.

“The Central Coast has many precious natural wonders such as the creeks and waterways, rainforest, bush and beaches – it’s great for our physical and emotional health to deeply connect with these places,” Brown said.

“Our busy, urbanised lifestyle tends to take us away from feeling our natural connection to and interdependency with nature.

“This workshop will reawaken this ancient wisdom we all have within us that we are part of this living natural system.”

Included in the weekend will be deep ecology activities, meditations in nature, connection to the plants, animals and landscape, bird language and behaviour, bush tucker and edible weeds, and campfire stories and songs. Bookings and information are available at https://deepecology-march-2023.lilregie. com/.

Source: Media release, Feb 14 Suzie Brown

Troubadour presents Enda Kenny at Everglades

The Troubadour Folk Club will open its 2023 concert program with the return of singer/songwriter Enda Kenny to Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy on February 25.

The Irish Australian folk singer is known by folk music audiences across the country as the master of ballads and warm humour.

His performances for Troubadour audiences in the past have always been enormously popular, but his shows planned for 2020 and 2021 had to be cancelled due to COVID lockdowns.

Kenny will highlight his newly released CD, after recently being named Artist of the Year 2023 at the Newstead Live Music Festival in Victoria. This will be one of his last appearances in Australia before he leaves for a busy year touring New Zealand, Europe and the UK.

Kenny made his home in Australia in the late 1980s. His thoughtful, descriptive stories of his adoptive homeland have struck a chord with festival audiences all over the country and are always spiced with plenty of humour. Troubadour is planning a big year of live folk and acoustic music.

Each month there will be a Grand Concert at the Everglades, open to members, friends and residents.

This year’s program includes concerts in March from Keith Potger, founding member of the Seekers and New Seekers and in October from Judy Small, considered by many to be Australia’s most inspiring female singer-songwriter.

Among other artists set to appear are Traditional Graffitti in May, Kejaffi in September, new Americana fiddle duo Corn Nut Creek in June and Maurie Mulheron and Pat Craigie in July.

“In 2022 we started a new monthly concert program we call the Club Performers Night,” a spokesperson said.

“Held in the Empire Bay Community Centre on the second Saturday of the month, the events have a relaxed coffee-bar atmosphere and feature local musicians, each with a short set of their most recent songs, tunes, bush poetry or yarns.

The Troubadour always welcomes newcomers and keeps entry charges low.

For details on coming events go to www.troubadour.org.au or call 4342 6716.

Source: Media release, Feb 17 Troubadour Folk Club

Friday 3 March

International Women’s Day Luncheon and Launch of Central Coast Festival of Women

Ettalong Diggers, The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257

Friday 3 March Women in Art - Exhibition Launch

The Entrance Gallery, The Entrance Community Centre, Norberta St, The Entrance NSW 2261

Saturday 4 March

Women in Art Exhibition (4-17 March)

Entrance Gallery, The Entrance Community Centre, Norberta St, The Entrance NSW 2261

Saturday 4 March

International Women’s Day Expo and Artisan’s Market

Entrance Community Centre, Battley Ave, The Entrance NSW 2261

Sunday 5 March

Country Club, 64 Dover Road Wamberal NSW 2260

Wednesday

March

Recreation Club, Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261

Wednesday 8 March